Benkert's 3 TD passes lead Virginia past Duke, 28-21

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- There was adversity aplenty for Virginia in its Atlantic Coast Conference opener against Duke. Kurt Benkert threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown in a miserable first quarter for him. The Cavaliers' offense couldn't get going against an aggressive defensive front for the Blue Devils. And Duke went ahead late in the second quarter, 14-7. But unlike recent Virginia teams, the Cavaliers bounced back and won 28-21 on Saturday. Benkert threw three touchdown passes as they reeled of 21 straight points, the defense held Duke to 255 yards and made a stand in the closing minutes to finish off their third consecutive victory Saturday. "Our offense made timely plays, we made timely stops," senior linebacker Micah Kiser said. "That's why we won it." Sophomore wide receiver Joe Reed , whose first season ended with a 2-10 record, was a bit more excited.